Tomek Bagiński
Biography
Audiences know Tomek Bagiński primarily through his short animated films, for which he has received BAFTAs and LIAs as well as Academy Award, Emmy, and VES nominations. In the animation industry, however, his name is associated with characterful commercials and the now-iconic video game cinematics. Bagiński has created animated interludes for The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 games, as well as cinematics for prestigious titles published by Microsoft and Ubisoft. As a commercials director – who has made almost 150 of them – Tomek has cooperated with such global brands as BBC, EA Sports, Coca Cola, Nike, and History Channel. His portfolio also includes special projects – such as fantasy short films of the Allegro Polish Legends series or a short film promoting the European Space Agency called Ambition. Currently, as Executive Producer, Tomek is working on the set of the serial version of The Witcher, produced by Netflix in cooperation with Platige Image. He is also directing a live-action feature film Knights of the Zodiac based on the Japanese manga and animation Saint Seiya.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self - Executive Producer
Journey into the extraordinary world of "The Witcher" — from casting the roles to Jaskier's catchy song — in this behind-the-scenes look at the series.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
A century of Polish animation unfolds pre-war avant-garde experiments to today’s independent scene. It foregrounds a generation of committed artists who, working amid shifting social and cultural conditions, forged a singular visual language — blending cut-outs, puppets, and experimental techniques with surrealism, philosophy, and dark humour. Drawing on pioneers such as Jan Lenica and Walerian Borowczyk, the film explores how animation became a space for artistic exploration, subtle commentary, and formal innovation. A chronicle of artistic triumphs and an intimate portrait of a medium that constantly redefined the boundaries of imagination.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self
Explore the secrets and lore of "The Witcher" Season 2 — from new monsters and locales to Geralt's redesigned armor — in this behind-the-scenes look.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
It is hard to imagine Polish science fiction without Maciej Parowski. He was the editor-in-chief of the Polish iconic monthly Fantastyka who stood behind the success of several generations of authors. People from across Poland were sending their texts to him. If it had not been for him, no one knows what would have happened to "The Witcher" or "The Cathedral", an Oscar-nominated film by Tomasz Bagiński.